Nate Dunn, M.S.

Using RPE to get Stronger on the Bike

February 25, 2018April 4, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Power data has transformed what it means to both describe and prescribe effort. Training lexicon like Functional Threshold Power (FTP) enables intensity prescription down to the watt while providing a language to describe cycling performance in great detail [1].

Sports Nutrition

Does Beet Juice Really Make You Faster on the Bike?

February 15, 2018October 16, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Research into the performance boosting potential of beets goes back a decade [1, 8]. From effects on cardiovascular disease [15] to repeated-sprint performance [14], our knowledge of how beet juice impacts the body has continued to grow. Most of us are familiar with the decade old claim that beet juice improves cycling performance, but how exactly does it work?

Life

A Few Days at Camp: A Photo Essay

January 18, 2018March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Last weekend we held our 2nd annual DDA Napa Valley Training camp. I’ve been living in Sacramento for the last decade but the Napa Valley always feels like home.

Athlete Profiles

Athlete Profile: Philip Luedtke

November 7, 2017March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

In today’s athlete profile we sit down with Data Driven Athlete Philip Luedtke to discuss erg mode, mountain bikes, and when to always skip an interval workout.

Training

How to Make Progress on the Bike

October 22, 2017March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Everyone gets better when they start riding a bike, but what happens after you’ve been at it for a while? Why do some riders continue to improve while others plateau or burn out?

Author: Nate Dunn, M.S.